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For context, I operate a product that Microsoft doesn't like (I have received cease and desists in the past and Microsoft even had LinkedIn shut down our LinkedIn pages). As a precaution, I left Github when the rumors…

I have an ethical/consious product/service that is for-profit, but self funded. I think a .org would be nice for it, as it serves users well and ethically, but the service does generate income. Is this frowned upon…

I'd like to build a strong network (mainly for business/professional relationships) without the use of LinkedIn (or any closed/shady networks). Is this even feasible?

I have created a product in the email automation space and Google's OAuth process finally got back me and told me I need a $15,000 to $75,000 assessment because we make requests to an external service (our own service).…

This could be someone that doesn't have one for personal reasons such as privacy or data concerns, etc. You are unsure why they don't have one. Is this a red flag?

If you were tasked with crawling the entire web, how would you go about doing it?

I'm trying to find some good examples of well written Rails code (CRUD apps, etc.) to review and try to improve my own abilities. Does anyone have any examples of good/solid Rails apps out there that are open source?

I like to read and learn, but it's getting harder these days as I focus all of my free time on my side project. It's hard for me to 'justify' reading when I can actually get something done. How do you find…

All too many times have I joined a company only to find a horrendous code base that makes me question the business and its employees. Is it rude to get a walkthrough ahead of time to figure out if it's a code base I…

"Learning while doing" could be reading a book on XYZ technology and building a product using XYZ technology. "Doing and learning" would be building a product using XYZ and learning as needed. With limited time in the…

I'd consider myself a pretty experienced developer with diverse skills. I want to create some passive income streams using my abilities. What are the recommended methods for a solo developer? Which method of the…

Let me set the stage. You've worked at a startup for multiple years. This startup has worked you pretty hard, 65-80 hours a week, 7 days a week, etc. You've left the crazy startup and you've joined a new company. How do…

I'm feeling out a company and I know they recently underwent a reorg, and I'd like to know what motivated it. Is this inappropriate to ask?

If you were equally skilled at crafting games and and SaaS products (assume you enjoy creating both), which would likely be more profitable?

Hello, I'm the sole developer of a SaaS product. Long story short, I'm great at backend and frontend development when it comes to functionality, and getting things done. However, when it comes to creating a "nice…

In other fields, building a personal brand can be a huge win. There are clear perks in the development space as well. However, is it worth it in the long run? Alternatively, as a developer you could use the time you…

I've amassed a large list of tips, tricks and techniques for more productive development. I'm considering organizing them and turning them into a short book-- is this something that you would read?

Am I the only one that thinks so? I'd take a hundred other books before TAoCP. I've always had a feeling TAoCP was pretty pretentious.

I'm part of a very small team and I have many responsibilities. I'd feel bad leaving them in a lurch with a two week notice. I'd also feel bad going behind the CEO's back interviewing, etc. We have a good relationship.